... to be thin; she judges her performance negatively; and she feels anxious about her performance. Because non-lean sports dont emphasize thinness, a major risk factor disappears. "Gymnastics doesnt cause eating disorders", Says sport psychologist Joan L. Duda, Ph.D., of Purdue University. "There is nothing about the balance beam or uneven bars that makes a girl develop a dysfunctional relationship with food." Studies of ... all else predicted low self esteem, negative body image, a lower degree of enjoyment and a higher degree of stress associated with competing. This in turn increased th...

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... stomach and create tooth decay and staining. And laxative abuse can result in chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation (Ogilvy) Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors (Ogilvy). Scientists and researchers are still learning about the underlying causes of these emotionally and physically ... damaging conditions. But we do know some of the general issues that can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. While eating disorders may begin with preoccupat...

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